Job summary
Weare looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Phlebotomist tojoin our friendly and supportive team.
Wehave an excellent clinical team and dedicated administrators and receptionists.Our current list size is just over 11,300 patients and we are a SystemOnepractice.
Salaryis negotiable and depending on experience.
Main duties of the job
1. Working under the direct supervision ofthe Nurse Practitioner Partner and strictly in accordance with specificpractice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible forperforming venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as the result of a directreferral from a GP or Nurse Practitioner.
About us
Acklam Medical Centre is a Family Practice with a list size of 11,300. We are a friendly Practice with a highly trained clinical team and support staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample
3. Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures
4. Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers
5. Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity
6. Checking patient identification against GP/nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible
7. Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
8. Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
9. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
10. Notifying the GP/nurse of any significant patient issues
11. Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
12. GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
13. Phlebotomy Qualificaton/Training
Experience
Essential
14. Working in a GP Practice
15. Working as a Phlebotomist
16. Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable
17. Experience in using SystmOne